A tragic crash early Saturday morning in west Birmingham has resulted in the death of a 47-year-old man. The incident occurred at approximately 12:05 a.m. on Woodland Avenue S.W. at Madison Avenue S.W. The victim, identified by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office as Daryl Sherard Peeples, was a resident of Birmingham. Despite efforts from first responders, Peeples was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:25 a.m.
According to authorities, the crash was a single-vehicle incident, but the cause and exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear. At this time, the Birmingham Police Department has not provided further information regarding whether speed, weather, or any other external factors may have contributed to the crash. The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are working to gather additional details that could shed light on what led to this fatal accident.
The crash occurred in a residential area on Woodland Avenue S.W., an area known for both residential traffic and street activity. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene but were unable to save Peeples. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and there were no reported injuries to anyone else. Police have not indicated whether any witnesses were present when the crash occurred, though investigations are continuing to piece together the moments leading up to the fatal incident.
Local authorities are urging anyone who may have seen or heard anything unusual in the area around the time of the crash to come forward with information. The police are also asking for anyone who may have dashcam footage from vehicles passing through the area during that time to help with the investigation. At this point, no further details have been released by the authorities regarding the crash.
As the investigation continues, the community is left to mourn the loss of a Birmingham resident. Peeples’ family and friends have not yet publicly commented on the tragic incident. The family is expected to release a statement once the investigation concludes.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing its efforts to determine the full details of what led to this fatal crash. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Birmingham Police Department or Crime Stoppers.